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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Classism
Minor: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a fun cozy mystery. While not super unique or memorable, it was a very fun popcorn style read. The mystery was fun, the characters lovable and sympathetic and the setting was cozy and atmospheric. I really enjoyed the multiple points of view as it added a bit of a different perspective to the mystery.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fabulous mystery, wonderful setting and quite the cast of characters!
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'll admit I chose this book for the title alone - and was not disappointed!
This was my first time reading a book by Brandy Schillace and it will not be my last. I was pleasantly surprised that the lead character, Jo Jones, is neurodivergent (autistic)/hyperlexic which is another first for me to read in a fiction book. As a retired teacher and school counselor, I found the descriptions, mannerisms, and characteristics of Jo's to be similar to several of the students on my caseload.
Within about a years time, Jo lost her job as an editor, was blindsided by a divorce, faced the illness and death of her mother, and moved to England when she inherited Ardemore House. It's suspenseful and entertaining with a touch of the old-fashioned "who-dun-it" thrown in. The supporting characters are quirky and for the most part likeable (you know there's always "that one" character!).
I will definitely be reading more books by Schillace! And I was taken aback by her credentials - a PhD in History, Medical Humanities, and Literature. Wow.
This was my first time reading a book by Brandy Schillace and it will not be my last. I was pleasantly surprised that the lead character, Jo Jones, is neurodivergent (autistic)/hyperlexic which is another first for me to read in a fiction book. As a retired teacher and school counselor, I found the descriptions, mannerisms, and characteristics of Jo's to be similar to several of the students on my caseload.
Within about a years time, Jo lost her job as an editor, was blindsided by a divorce, faced the illness and death of her mother, and moved to England when she inherited Ardemore House. It's suspenseful and entertaining with a touch of the old-fashioned "who-dun-it" thrown in. The supporting characters are quirky and for the most part likeable (you know there's always "that one" character!).
I will definitely be reading more books by Schillace! And I was taken aback by her credentials - a PhD in History, Medical Humanities, and Literature. Wow.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Enjoyable and well crafted. It moved quickly but the pacing was a bit odd. Seemed to drag and then would be rushed. Really enjoyed the characters the protagonist is annoyingly funny at times, but the addition of another equally odd character is a good addition. Keep hoping the detective would move out of his self-absorbed mania.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated